Paint Pan Colors
We see paint on everything and everywhere. Painting is one of the most popular home repairs made by home owners and renters. But what is this stuff? How many types of paint are available in the market? Which one is the best for home painting? It all can be a confusing factor that’s why many people take the decision on price.
Here I am going to explain some of the basics about paint.
Types of Paint:
1. Water Based and Mineral Spirit Based
Basically all paints fall under two solvent categories which define their type; mineral spirit based (known as paint thinner) or water based. These paints are referred to as oil based paint (alkyd) or latex based paint (water thinned).
Latex paint is the most common and environmentally responsible providing for soap and water clean up. These paints dry faster and have less odor from VOC’s (volatile organic compounds).
2. Latex Paint (Water Based Paint)
It is the most common type of paint for home use. Reasons are:
* It has soap and water clean up
* Environment friendly
* Excellent performance
* Flexible so it withstands movement
* Can prevent mildew and moisture
* Fast drying
* Extensive color selections and paint sheens
You can use water based latex paint in almost any application in the home, from exterior paint and trim, to interior walls and woodwork.
3. Alkyd Based Paint (Oil Based Paint)
It is not commonly used in home painting applications. It used to be that these paints were the standard for bathrooms and other high traffic or wet areas since they were easy to scrub, had a higher sheen and were more durable. Now that is no longer true and many latex paints equal or even outperform alkyd based paints because of the other benefits of latex paint.
Alkyd paints, when used in the home, are most commonly used for areas having high wear or prone to impact. These include trim, floors and sometimes cabinets.
Some disadvantages of alkyd paint include:
* It is more expensive than latex paint
* Odor intensive when drying and gives off VOC’s (volatile organic compounds).
* To clean it requires chemical solvent using mineral spirits (paint thinner)
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